Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....MASSEY, J.W. September 25 1914 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kemis Massey [email protected] August 11, 2004, 9:38 pm Columbus Ledger 28 Sep 1914 FUNERAL J.W. MASSEY HELD THIS MORNING SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED FROM THE OLD HOME AT 10 OCLOCK SUNDAY INTERMENT AT MASSEY BURIAL GROUND. The funeral of J.W. Massey who died Friday night from the results of a wound, self-inflicted, was held Sunday morning at 10 oclock from the old home of the Masseys about ten miles from the city. The services were conducted by Rev R. M. Lumpkin and the interment was in the old Massey burial ground. The funeral was largely attended, and the following friends of the deceased and his family acted as pallbearers. J.A. Hunnicot, T.J. Haden, H.H. Phelts, H.C. Pwok, H.H. Fuller and R. H. Tweat Additional Comments: The old MASSEY burial ground is currently located on Marlone's Range 22 at Ft. Benning, GA. J.W. stood for James Walton. He was the older brother to S. Columbus MASSEY - my husband's grandfather. Other listings for MASSEY cemetary can be found at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/cemeteries/massey.txt. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/obits/gob1728massey.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Evans, Denny, Denney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1486 Message Board Post: I got a copy of the form from the social security administration the other week that I sent off for that is the form that my birth mother filled out to get her social security number. It shows her name at birth was Sara Grace Evans. It says she was born in Reeltown in Tallapoosa county AL. It says her birthday is 10/11/28. It shows her father's name was Jessie Evans and her mother's maiden name was Violet Blanch Denney. The middle name maybe spelled Blanche. A friend of mine found on the 1910 census that Raslee Denney lived in Tallapoosa county and was born in GA. His wife's name was Lillie. They had 6 kids, Jessie L, Lillie, Robert, Cleone, Renny, and Violet B. I'm thinking this Violet B. maybe my grandmother. The 1930 census also shows for Reeltown, Tallapoosa county: Marvin Denny- head of house, Mandie Denny- wife, Syble- daughter, Johnie L.- son, R.L. Denny- father, and Blanche Evans- sister. So by this, Blanche's maiden name was Denny and her father's name was R.L. The ! census also shows Blanche, Marvin, and her parents were born in Georgia. I know the last name Denny is spelled different on both census, but I've heard last names on the census back then was spelled like it sounds. You can email me at [email protected] Please include on the subject line the name Violet Denny. Since this county isn't that far from Tallapoosa county, I was hoping someone may know of at least one of these people listed.
Blank Mary Jane Galer and I will be at the Springer in Foley Hall from 3 to 5 Saturday 14 August for a book signing of our Historic Linwood Cemetery book along with many local and area authors. The book signings take place all day Saturday and such authors as Clason Kyle, Ken Thomas , Paul Pierce, Richard Hyatt, Fred Fussell, and Garry Pound will be there at certain times during the day. Hope you can come down and support our local people. Linda Historic Linwood Foundation PO Box 1057 Columbus, GA 31902 706-321-8285 Check out our Historic Linwood Book at www.historiclinwood.org
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xd.2ADE/71.214.1 Message Board Post: Looking for info on John Will Putnam born in 1902 who lived in Russell Co. Maybe there is some connection. Let me know what you think. I know nothing about him except his date of birth and that his father and mother divorced when he was very young and he somehow lived with his father and his sister lived with her mother.
Eugenia, Could you please tell me the date of the map you posted with the Lots in the Counties of Georgia. Harris and Talbot is still inside of Muscogee County. I am interested in the 1827 Georgia Lottery, Harris, Talbot and Muscogee. I am also interested knowing which of the Lottery winners came in thru Whitesville, Georgia. 1827 Whitesville had Stagecoach Roads near Jones Crossing that led to Columbus and other Counties. In 1830 Whitesville, Georgia was a booming little town with homes, Churches, schools and saloons.(Whitesville was also a gathering place for ministers.) Dose anyone on the Georgia List know of any other Stagecoach Roads our ancestors could have came in on and settled in that area? My gr gr grandpapa settled in Hamilton, Georgia after buying land in Harris, Talbot and Muscogee County. He was listed on Census in Hamilton, Georgia. I think Alabama Road in Waverly Hall used to be a Stagecoach Road. My gr gr grandpapa came to Harris County from Gwinette County. It appears that Whitesville, Georgia's Stagecoach Road ran form North to South and the Alabama Stagecoach Road ran from East to West Georgia. Whitesville's ancestors came from North Georgia and North and South Carolina and Alabama ancestors traveled from East Georgia. I stand to be corrected. If there are other ways, please let me know. Before 1830 (no trains) these Stagecoach Roads had heavy traffice, with many Stagecoaches traveling at one time. Where were the other Stagecoach Roads and what were their names? I would love to hear any stories about the time frame 1827-1840. Thanks for any help. Sandra maiden nand Waldrop Muscogee County
Ignore the following post. It is a scam and has been handled. kemis County Coordinator - Muscogee County ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to donate their old genealogy books to me. I am looking to open a genealogy library in California after I receive my masters in Library Science. (probably at least 4 years from now). Also, if anyone wants to send their family pedigrees or history to me that would be great too! Feel free to email me with any questions. Thank you! Amy ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== Search the Muscogee Mailing list - type in GAMUSCO http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ (all messages per month) http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1485 Message Board Post: I need immediate help of a very serious nature. I need some one to go to the Muscogee County Court house as soon as possible and look up information for me. I am in NC and will do a look up here as a reciprocation. Please respond to me privately. [email protected] Thank you
Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Rev. J.W. Howard 70 Years Old - Celebrates His Birthday Pleasantly October 23 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 August 4, 2004, 10:26 pm The Columbus Enquirer-Sun The Columbus Enquirer-Sun Saturday, October 23, 1909 Page Eight Rev. J.W. Howard 70 Years Old Venerable Baptist Minister Celebrates His Birthday Pleasantly The Rev. J.W. Howard, the oldest Baptist minister in Columbus, and who is universally beloved, regardless of creed or denomination, celebrated his seventieth birthday quite pleasantly Thursday at his home. Gathered with him and his wife were their entire family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and it was indeed a happy day with this venerable man of God. At 12:30 o'clock all were invited into the dining room, where a most bountiful repast was served. Seated around the long table were the Rev. and Mrs. Howard with all their children to bless them in their ripe old age. After the bountiful and delightful dinner, Mr. Howard enjoyed a game of I-spy with the children and incidentally challenged any man present to throw him down on this, his 70th birthday, a challenge which it may be stated, was not accepted. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1349revjwhow.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb
Muscogee-Floyd County GaArchives Obituaries.....Cary, Bessie Tant October 20 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 August 4, 2004, 10:12 pm The Columbus Enquirer-Sun, October 21, 1909 The Columbus Enquirer-Sun Thursday, October 21, 1909 Page Eight Mrs. Bessie Cary Died Yesterday Young wife and mother will be buried in Girard today Mrs. Bessie Cary, aged 22 years died at her residence 1657 First Avenue at 3:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of seven months of lung trouble. Besides her husband, Mr. E.E. Cary, the deceased is survived by a little son, Roby Eugene, by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Tant, three brothers, Dallas, Carl and Douglas Tant, and one sister, Daisie Tant, all of Rome, Georgia. Mrs. Cary was a devoted member of the Broad Street Methodist Church. The funeral is to be held from the home at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Harry G. Allen officiating and interment will follow at Girard Cemetery. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/obits/ob5186cary.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb
Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Cantrell, Stella Woodville - Collins, Romeo Bernard October 21 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 August 4, 2004, 10:06 pm The Columbus Enquirer-Sun, October 21, 1909 The Columbus Enquirer-Sun Thursday, October 21, 1909 Page Five Cantrell - Collins Miss Stella Woodville Cantrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil H. Cantrell will be married this evening to Mr. Romeo Bernard Collins, at the home of her parents on Rose Hill. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. T.B. Stanford, presiding elder of the district and there will be a large company of guests present. The only attendants will be the maid of honor, Miss Estelle McElvey, and the best man, Mr. Frank McDonald. The young couple will leave for a bridal trip immediately after the wedding. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/vitals/marriages/mr1500cantrell.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1484 Message Board Post: Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to donate their old genealogy books to me. I am looking to open a genealogy library in California after I receive my masters in Library Science. (probably at least 4 years from now). Also, if anyone wants to send their family pedigrees or history to me that would be great too! Feel free to email me with any questions. Thank you! Amy
Virginia, I'm not sure. However by way of this email I am asking the Muscogee County folks if they know. They are a good group and help whenever possible. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: virginia w. alexander Do you know if any records exist for the Gun Workshop at Columbus? My ancestor, John W. Wills, requested a transfer from the arsenal at Richmond to Columbus to be near his daughters, "alone and unprotected". That letter is on the Harris County site.
Hi all, I received the following invitation: HISTORIC COLUMBUS FOUNDATION, INC. Invites you to attend the unveiling of the Clapp's Factory Marker and Plaque at Heritage Park Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 P.M. Heritage Park If you haven't visited Heritage Park, take the time to see it. The Historic Columbus Foundation has designed an area to pay tribute to the industry in the Muscogee County area. Happy Family Hunting, kemis Researching: for hubbie: MASSEY, BROOKS, FOUNTAIN, SMITH for me: SONGER, CAMP, EVANS, ROSAMOND for preservation: CLAPP Cemetery, Community, Factory, and Families - Columbus (Muscogee) GA
Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Lincoln County GaArchives Deed.....Rawls, William - Williams, Benjamine November 17 1837 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: John Day [email protected] July 30, 2004, 1:12 am Lot 15/District 5 Written: November 17 1837 Recorded: March 14 1838 Benjamine Williams To William Rawls State of Georgia Henry County This Indenture made the Seventeenth day of November in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven and in the year of Our Independence of the united States of America, between Benjamine Williams of the County of Henry and State aforesaid of the One Part and Williams Rawls of the County of Crawford of the Other Part. Witnesseth that the said Benjamine Williams for and in Consideration of the Sum of fifteen dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of those present the receipt which is hereby acknowledged hatto guaranted, bargained, sold, delivered conveyed and Confirmed and by these Present do grant, bargin, Sell, alien Convey and Confirm unto the side William Rawls his heirs and assigns all that Lot tract on Parcel of of Said Situated lying and being in the fifth district of the Second Section and in the County of Muscogee at the time of Surveigh and known and distinguished by being Lot No. fifteen in Said District. To have and to hold the said bargained Premises unto all and singular the rights members and appartenances therof whatsoever to the Said Bargained Premises being, belonging, or so any wise appurtaining with the unassidess or nnassidess revession And reveisions, rents spares and profits thereof to the Only, proference(?) site being (?) and Behess of the side William Rawls his heirs Executors and Administrators and assigns in fee Simple: and the said Benjamine Williams for his Executor and administrators, the said bargined Premises do Warrant unto the Said William Rawls his heirs Executors and adminstrators and all men every other person or persons, shall and will warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents In Witness where of, the said Benjamine Williams hath hiss unto S---(?) hand and affixed his Seal this day and year above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Thomas Cruchfield John F. Harden J.P. Benjamine Williams (his seal) Recorded 14th March A.D. 1838 Additional Comments: I have been unable to locate the deed when William Rawls sells this property in the Muscogee Index. It appears the Lot is located in a part of Muscogee that was transfered to Chattahoochee. William Rawls family appears in the 1840 Census for Muscogee County Dist 787 under the name "Rials." From the birth of their chldren, they had moved to Alabama before 1846 (which was before Chattahoochee was formed in 1854). The family had previously lived in Crawford County (1830 Census), and also owned a farm in Lincoln County. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/deeds/gdd44williams.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.3 Kb
Hello all, You may want to check this out. . . kemis Those interested in Linwood Cemetery might want to watch this History Detective program as they filmed some in Linwood. Linda Kennedy 7-26-04 FRIENDS- Reminder- My National TV Debut about the Columbus, GA mystery related to the Preston Brooks Riding Crops is as below. slated in GA for GPTV- Public Television - free- not on cable- for next Monday, Aug 2, 2004 at 10 pm. Details below. You can see the riding crop on their website, search HISTORY DETECTIVES. The mystery surrounds the name engraved on the riding crop, to P.S. Brooks of SC from J. E. Davis, of Columbus, GA. The mystery is who is J. E. Davis? my scenes were filmed in April at Columbus State University. As it will be shown nationally, you should be able to see it whereever you are--- if you are in another state, check local listings and time, and adjust . So this is a date and time change, but be prepared. Ken Thomas office email is [email protected] o-404-651-5568, h- 404-377-4943 History Detectives Preston Brook's Riding Crop; Home of Lincoln Assassination Plot; Revolutionary War Cannon Monday, August 2, 10:00pm | E-mail reminder In its second season, this series reveals the historic relevance of buildings, artifacts and legends from cities and towns across the country. In each episode, the detectives — Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer; Elyse Luray-Marx, an independent appraiser and expert in art history; Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture, Columbia University; and Tukufu Zuberi, a leader in the field of African-American history — tackle three intriguing and unanswered mysteries, using the best in the fields of forensics, historical research, architecture and archaeology. CC, Stereo, Letterboxed TVG Visit the Web site View more broadcast times for History Detectives
As I posted previously, land lot #15 in the Fifth Land District is in present-day Chattahoochee County (created 13 FEB 1854 from parts of Muscogee and Marion Cos.). If you go to the following page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gachatta/ne.htm <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Egachatta/ne.htm> (on the Chattahoochee Co. site at USGenWeb), this lot appears on the southeast quadrant map. The number 5 (for Dist. 5) is circled in red in the upper right corner of this quadrant. This map was made between about 1918 (after the establishment of Ft. Benning) and about 1939 (before the expansion of the reseravation to the Talbot and Marion Co. lines). I don't have a current map in front of me, so I don't know whether or not this lot is now on the Ft. Benning Reservation. I believe the "2nd section" is not a division within Land District 5. Rather, I suspect this is Land District 5 in the 2nd section of the area that was divdided and given away in the 1827 GA land lottery to encourage settlement by Whites following the cession of this territory from the Creek Indians to the State of Georgia. Each standard-sized lot contained 202.5 acres (there were some fractional lots). (If I'm mistaken about the "2nd section," could someone please clarify?) Hope this helps, John in TX >----- Original Message ----- >From: John Day > >Mr. Massey >Please excuse this land question but I am trying to identify in Muscogee >County what is the "5th Dist., 2nd Section, Lot No. 15"? I found the map on >your GA RootsWeb page, and I can see 2nd Section. I am wondering if "Lot >15" is the 640 acre section numbered 15 or is it something else? I don't >know what the 5th District is? Is that the entire 5 Sections? > >My 3G grandfather (William Rawls) bought "Lot No. 15" on 17 Nov 1837 >[Muscogee County Book H(l) pg 243]. He paid $15 for the land and moved from >Crawford County. I don't know when he sold the land. > >Thank you for your kindness. > >John Day >One Adobe Creek Way >Los Altos, CA 94022 >[email protected] >650-948-0404 > >
Land lot #15 in Land Dist. 5 is in present-day Chattahoochee County, possibly now in the Ft. Benning Reservation. I don't have my land lot map in front of me at the moment, but I will go by the house and get it and scan the pertinent area. John in TX Virginia Crilley wrote: > 5th Dist would be in present day Marion or Chattahoochee. > > I don't have the land lot map to know where Lot 15 was located....so > can't tell you for sure which county it might be in. > > Since you have the deed copy, why don't you type it up, and share it > with everyone. The witnesses, etc might help someone as well. And he > probably bought it from the original land lottery winner. > > Virginia
5th Dist would be in present day Marion or Chattahoochee. I don't have the land lot map to know where Lot 15 was located....so can't tell you for sure which county it might be in. Since you have the deed copy, why don't you type it up, and share it with everyone. The witnesses, etc might help someone as well. And he probably bought it from the original land lottery winner. Virginia Mr. Massey Please excuse this land question but I am trying to identify in Muscogee County what is the "5th Dist., 2nd Section, Lot No. 15"? I found the map on your GA RootsWeb page, and I can see 2nd Section. I am wondering if "Lot 15" is the 640 acre section numbered 15 or is it something else? I don't know what the 5th District is? Is that the entire 5 Sections? My 3G grandfather (William Rawls) bought "Lot No. 15" on 17 Nov 1837 [Muscogee County Book H(l) pg 243]. He paid $15 for the land and moved from Crawford County. I don't know when he sold the land. At 09:34 PM 7/28/2004 -0400, Kemis Massey wrote: >[email protected]
Does anyone have an answer for Mr. Day? Happy Family Hunting, kemis CC for Chattahoochee, Clayton, and Muscogee Counties Researching: for hubbie: MASSEY, BROOKS, FOUNTAIN, SMITH for me: SONGER, CAMP, EVANS, ROSAMOND for preservation: CLAPP Cemetery, Community, Factory, and Families - Columbus (Muscogee County), GA ----- Original Message ----- From: John Day Mr. Massey Please excuse this land question but I am trying to identify in Muscogee County what is the "5th Dist., 2nd Section, Lot No. 15"? I found the map on your GA RootsWeb page, and I can see 2nd Section. I am wondering if "Lot 15" is the 640 acre section numbered 15 or is it something else? I don't know what the 5th District is? Is that the entire 5 Sections? My 3G grandfather (William Rawls) bought "Lot No. 15" on 17 Nov 1837 [Muscogee County Book H(l) pg 243]. He paid $15 for the land and moved from Crawford County. I don't know when he sold the land. Thank you for your kindness. John Day One Adobe Creek Way Los Altos, CA 94022 [email protected] 650-948-0404
Hi all, Check out the new site: kemis http://www.usgenweb.org/ Our National page has a new design! I think it is great and very user friendly. Virginia